How much does a crossing guard and flagger make?
Median yearly pay in the United States: half earn more and half earn less. That is $18.32 an hour or $3,175 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.32
- Average (mean)
- $43,350
- Jobs
- 94,360
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,840 | $14.83 | |
| 25th | $34,430 | $16.55 | |
| Median | $38,100 | $18.32 | |
| 75th | $47,540 | $22.86 | |
| 90th | $61,690 | $29.66 |
By state
Median yearly pay.
| North Dakota | $60,230 |
| California | $50,610 |
| Washington | $48,940 |
| Minnesota | $48,100 |
| Oregon | $47,110 |
| Wyoming | $47,070 |
| South Dakota | $46,940 |
| New Hampshire | $45,980 |
| Vermont | $45,410 |
| New York | $44,730 |
| Massachusetts | $43,460 |
| Hawaii | $42,780 |
| Connecticut | $41,950 |
| New Jersey | $41,600 |
| Iowa | $41,240 |
| District of Columbia | $40,800 |
| Maine | $40,140 |
| Idaho | $40,060 |
| Illinois | $38,990 |
| Nebraska | $37,990 |
| Colorado | $37,620 |
| Virginia | $37,560 |
| Arizona | $37,440 |
| Indiana | $37,440 |
| Ohio | $37,440 |
| Michigan | $36,540 |
| Delaware | $36,500 |
| Tennessee | $35,960 |
| Maryland | $35,850 |
| Pennsylvania | $35,810 |
| Florida | $35,730 |
| Wisconsin | $35,580 |
| Utah | $35,480 |
| Kansas | $35,440 |
| Kentucky | $34,450 |
| Georgia | $34,230 |
| North Carolina | $33,730 |
| Missouri | $33,560 |
| Texas | $33,350 |
| West Virginia | $32,800 |
| South Carolina | $32,690 |
| Montana | $32,600 |
| Nevada | $31,480 |
| New Mexico | $31,460 |
| Rhode Island | $31,200 |
| Arkansas | $30,830 |
| Alabama | $29,190 |
| Oklahoma | $28,610 |
| Louisiana | $25,450 |
Highest paying cities
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Charleston, SC | $73,990 |
| Salem, OR | $62,990 |
| Mount Vernon, WA | $62,880 |
| Columbus, OH | $61,690 |
| Vallejo, CA | $60,270 |
| San Jose, CA | $58,810 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $58,060 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $57,190 |
| Bellingham, WA | $56,450 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $55,700 |
| San Diego, CA | $55,360 |
| San Francisco, CA | $54,580 |
| Gainesville, FL | $52,620 |
| Altoona, PA | $52,030 |
| Sacramento, CA | $51,930 |
In other countries
Crossing Guard and Flagger belongs to the international group "Protective services workers not elsewhere classified".
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- School Bus Monitor$35,100
- Protective Service Worker$42,540
Frequently asked questions
How much does a crossing guard and flagger make an hour?
The median hourly pay is $18.32 ($38,100 a year).
How much does a crossing guard and flagger make a month?
About $3,175 a month before tax, based on a median of $38,100 a year.
How much does a crossing guard and flagger make starting out?
The lowest-paid 10% make $30,840 or less a year ($14.83 an hour); the top 10% make $61,690 or more.
Which state pays crossing guard and flaggers the most?
North Dakota, with a median of $60,230 a year, followed by California ($50,610) and Washington ($48,940).
Which city pays crossing guard and flaggers the most?
Charleston-North Charleston, SC, with a median of $73,990 a year.
How many crossing guard and flaggers are there in the United States?
About 94,360 people work as crossing guard and flaggers.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.